Attorneys In New York Baffled At How Construction Related Deaths Continue To Occur

Attorneys In New York Baffled At How Construction Related Deaths Continue To Occur

Posted on Aug 20, 2009 12:00am PDT

New York construction accident lawyers like David Perecman will never stop
pushing for a safer work environment as another construction worker dies
in Brooklyn, NY

New York, NY – August 20, 2009 – New York construction accident
lawyers were left scratching their heads as they heard the news of a construction
worker who died after falling four stories in Brooklyn, NY. According to the
New York Times, the 42-year old was working on a luxury apartment building when the scaffold
suddenly gave way. Unfortunately, the public and attorneys hear of scaffolding
accidents that happen all around the state.
New York construction accident lawyers like David Perecman continue to fight for more safety regulations on construction sites.

“The officials haven’t come out and said the cause of this
horrific scaffolding accident, but from the many construction worker injury
cases I and other attorneys have dealt with, generally there is a lack
of proper safety precautions being taken on the job site,” said
New York construction accident lawyer, David Perecman. “I continue to reach out to colleagues, legislative
representatives and construction unions pleading with them to tighten
the standards of safety for constructions workers. Until we ensure all
bases are covered, like the proper equipment is available and people are
trained appropriately, accidents like this won’t stop.”

Responding to fellow co-workers concerns regarding the safety of the scaffolding’s
rigging, the construction worker fell to his death after stepping onto
the platform that immediately gave way. Two other workers were left dangling
in the air, but were rescued by firefighters and escaped with their lives.

About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:

For the past 25 years, the New York personal injury lawyers, construction
accident, auto accident and medical malpractice lawyers at The Perecman
Firm, PLLC have championed all types of cases for personal injury accidents.
David Perecman, founder of the Firm, is the past Secretary of the New
York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and a chair of its Labor
Law Committee. Mr.Perecman’s achievements have brought him recognition
as an Honoree in the National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame, in New
York Magazine’s “The Best Lawyers in America” and The
New York Times Magazine “New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition”.

The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more
recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict* for a construction
accident, a $5.35 million dollar verdict** for an automobile accident,
and a $40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice.

*later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million
** later settled for $3.5 million
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